Scottsville Home Suffers Property Damage During Summer Storm?

9/12/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in storm damage restoration services in Albemarle County.

Our local Charlottesville team is trained and certified to mitigate and restore storm damage quickly and efficiently. Storms can cause flash flooding and property damage with little or no early warning, so making sure you are prepared for any eventuality is key to protecting your home from damage. One of the top causes of storm damage is a malfunctioning or improperly installed sump pump. Here are some tips from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to keep your sump pump working correctly:

• Open the lid and remove debris that may be blocking the water inlet screen
• Pour about five gallons of water into the pump and watch the float valve rise
• As the float valve rises, the pump should turn on, and the water should discharge through the outlet pipe
• Go outside and inspect the outlet pipe
• Water should be flowing from the pipe and away from the home
• Contact a plumbing professional if the sump pump fails to operate during this inspection
• Install a battery backup system
• Choose a system with a battery replacement warning
• Replace batteries every two to three years

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business in Scottsville has storm damage and you need emergency storm damage mitigation and restoration services, our local Charlottesville team is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your property damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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